Anne's V i s u a l  A r t  S t u d i o 
208 West Broad Street in historic downtown Richmond, Virginia 23220
 
 
Anne's Visual Art Studio is an artist run Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery and Painting/Photography Studio representing Established and Emerging Local, Regional and National Artists. Rotating Exhibitions open with an Artist Talk followed by a showcase of Painting, Photography, Works on Paper, Sculpture, and Mixed Media. Museum Quality Pieces and Installations create something for everyone when combined with Exceptional Emerging Talent. The Gift Shop features a fun selection of Handmade Jewelry, Ceramics, Prints, Cards and Decorative Art. Consultations with Curatorial and Design Services, Drawing and Painting Classes, Portraits, Commissions, Scenic Art and Set Decorating can also be arranged with the gallery. Visual Art Studio, established in 1990, registered in 1996 and currently celebrating over eleven years on Broad Street, is located at 208 West Broad Street in Historic Downtown Richmond, VA proudly along the First Fridays Art Walk.
 
Gallery Hours: Tuesday thru Friday from Noon until 6:00 p.m. Saturday from Noon - 4:00 p.m.
First Friday of Every Month From 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.                          
Appointments (804) 644-1368. Convenient Off-Street Parking
Click on EXHIBITION and ARTWORK PAGES at the BOTTOM
b/w photography by Anne Hart Chay
 
call: (804) 644-1368 e-mail: anne@visualartstudio.org
 
Anne's Visual Art Studio Portrait Special (headshots, senior portraits, bridals, families, babies) 
Sitting with two backdrops, one wardrobe change, 5 poses, proofs on disk, two 5 x 7s & two 8 x 10 is $199. 
Perfect for Families/Model Composites!
Sitting with one backdrop, 3 poses, proofs on disk, two 5 x 7s and one 8 x 10 is $95.  Great for Mom and Baby!
Headshots! Sitting with one backdrop, 1 pose, proofs on disk, two 5 x 7s is $50. Senior Portrait or Engagement Photo!
The Hart Review
This Art Commentary by Richard C. Burriesci 
I went into Anne's Visual Art Studio to see her on an associate matter. Whoa! a new piece entitled ORIGINAL SIN by Florida Artist Doug Sutherland struck my attention. I attended St. Sebastian's School in Woodside, Queens, L.I., New York so I immediately recognized the martyr on the right. I audibly affirmed "San Sebastian" even though Mr. Sutherland did not title his piece in honor of this pierced saint. The female counterpart would more than insinuate that it was not Sebastian. She too, was pierced with many arrows that protruded from the three-dimensional masterpiece duet. 
 
Doug says "I try to use subjects and images, sometimes from "Art History," that are archetypal and timeless and blend them with subjects and images that have personal meaning and personal value, with a little social satire thrown in sometimes.  In essence I try to marry the personal and the universal, in an attempt to create works that hopefully are as interesting and relevant at the time they are made as they will be several hundred years from now."
 
I was there again on FIRST FRIDAYS and overheard another gallery fan exclaim, "Oh look, honey, there's St. Sebastian!" Ergo, Mr. Sutherland, your art IS getting the attention it deserves and you so desire. Even though viewers may get the title of your work wrong they are none the less disappointed or less amazed. Richmonders can gather the family in their car or take the city bus to Anne's Visual Art Studio in historic downtown Richmond and see a gallery of delectable artworks by Doug Sutherland, Jack Reilly (who by the way, sold one of his artworks to the famous comedian Steve Martin) Dan Rhett and numerous outstanding artists.
 
PAINTING BY DAN BELANGER "GID BROWN HOLLOW"
"SWAROVSKY CRYSTAL JEWELRY" BY DENISE BELL
Pssst.... Folks, please don't steal the poster!  Visual Art Studio proudly presents
Richmond PhotoImpression by Susan Lamson in a Limited Edition.
Look for these beautiful posters around town reminding you to shop local for the Holidays!
Thanks to our poster print sponsor Theatre IV.
Archival Prints in a Limited Edition of 100 signed by the artist exclusively
    available for $50 at Visual Art Studio beginning First Friday December 5th.                    
                      
LET ANNE CAPTURE THOSE PRECIOUS MOMENTS YOU NEVER WANT TO FORGET
 
CALL: 804.644.1368 FOR A SITTING
 APPOINTMENT AND MORE INFORMATION
MS. ANNE HART CHAY AT WORK INTERVIEWING ARTISTS IN THE RICHMOND AREA @ artworks in 2007
CALL ANNE (804) 644-1368
Experience the Transformation
Visual Art Studio is an artist run Contemporary Fine Art Gallery and working Studio representing established and emerging local, regional and national artists. Rotating exhibitions usually open with an artist talk followed by a showcase of painting, photography, works on paper, sculpture and mixed media. An anchor of the First Fridays Art Walk, Visual Art Studio features Museum quality pieces and installations regularly with emerging talent, live music, and book signings.  The Gift Shop sells a fun and beautiful selection of handmade jewelry, ceramics, cards and decorative arts. Consultations with Curatorial and Design Services, Drawing and Painting Classes, Commissions, Scenic Art and Set Decorating can also be arranged with the gallery. 
GALLERY HOURS: Tuesday thru Friday from Noon until 6:00 pm and Saturday from Noon until 4:00
First Fridays 7:00 until 10:00 pm and After Hours by Appointment. 
"Let Visual Art Studio transform you with the sophistication of original art."
 
Visual Art Studio
208 West Broad Street • Richmond, VA 23220 • (804) 644-1368

www.visualartstudio.org               www.firstfridaysrichmond.com
from the desk of the curator:
see you at this first friday the third of july!

"RESURRECTION OF THE GODDESS" BY ORGIA LABIDI

"CAFE" BY LOIS SHIPLEY
"ABSTRACTIONS IN REALITY" BY PETER THAXTON
anne's visual art studio

Be My Valentine!

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swarovsky Crystal & Silver, Necklace also w/ onyx & glass   Hematite & Silver Set $220  Swarovsky Crystal & Silver Earrings were $45 now $25  Necklace $160  Set $175  Swarovsky Red Crystal & Silver Bracelet $90 

Earrings $60
   
Open 5 days a week for your One Stop Shopping. Handmade Purses and Scarfs too! 

Gallery Hours: Tuesday thru Friday, Noon until 6:00 pm, Saturday, Noon until 4:00 pm or by appointment 

Exhibitions: D'Signs by Terrie Powers Dream in Black and White by Douglas Lawlor

New Work by Cris Pool! ...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bird earrings $18,                 Round Flowers Card $4        Cat earrings  $18                   Dog Pin $16   

Best Known for her dogs and cats, Cris Pool creates fun and whimsical pieces. Klezmer, Yiddish & Gypsy Music graciously provided by My Son the Doctor. Light Refreshments to benefit the Equine Rescue League.
Free and Open to the Public

Masterpiece of the Month celebrates 12 years on Broad Street at the Visual Art Studio. In honor of the gallery's tenure along historic Broad Street (established on Broad Street February 7, 1997) Visual Art Studio is featuring the Masterpiece of the Month series each month for 12 months in addition to its regular exhibition season. Premiering this First Fridays Art Walk, Asif Sikder, a top artist from the gallery's 12 years as one of Broad Street's anchor galleries is featured. Patrons will receive 12% off the price of each month's featured artwork. Come by Anne's Visual Art Studio during the next year of First Fridays to see if your favorite artist has been chosen!

Artists be seen at First Fridays! Wall space is now available. Applications $35. Details 804.644.1368.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Drawing and Painting Classes Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm or by Appointment
Let's Paint together! Custom designed for you, this class focuses on technique and the freedom of personal expression while furthering your awareness through discussion and critique.  Learn line, form, value and contour drawing in charcoal and graphite. Apply these skills to your finished painting while you master composition and color.  Paint from a still life, image provided or your own design.  Please bring your art materials.  A materials list, if needed, will be reviewed prior to the first day of class. FREE CLASS with purchase of 5 SESSIONS $125.
(1 ½ hours each) PER CLASS $25.   Bring a friend to a class additional $15! COUPLES or BFF class $35.  Refer a friend who signs up for 5 classes, you get a class FREE!
 
Open 5 days a week for One Stop Shopping. Dress yourself or your Home in Style and Elegance! 
 Gallery Hours: Tuesday thru Friday, Noon until 6:00 pm, Saturday, Noon until 4:00 pm or by Appointment 

Black and White

photography

by

Anne    Hart     Chay 

DOWNTOWN POSTER

DESIGNED AND PRODUCED

BY ANNE HART CHAY

AND SUSAN LAMSON

Juried application includes expert Consultation and Advise, Hanging, Rotation in Gallery Storefront Window and inclusion in the press release, email invitation and on the postcard.  Gallery space is the Frank Hart Gallery located behind the Main Gallery. Walls are $50 - $100 a month (6 to up to 14 feet) plus 25% Commission. Limited Space is also available for pedestal pieces. Receive one month FREE when you sign up for 2 months!

For more info please call Anne 804.644.1368 or anne@visualartstudio.org 

Anne Hart Chay and her daughter Sarah Alicia

MASTERPIECE OF THE MONTH ARTPIECE:

ALFA by Dan Rhett

 

DOWNTOWN AT ANOTHER TIME

BY PETER THAXTON

RIGHT UP, LEFT DOWN

BY PETER THAXTON

TO YOUR RIGHT

JUNE MASTERPIECE

ALFA by Dan Rhett

 

June 5 – August 7, 2009Main Gallery
Visual Art Studio cordially invites you to the Opening Reception First Friday, June 5th from 7-10pm of Alfa, New Oil Paintings by Chester Artist Dan Rhett. In this new collection of nearly 30 medium and small canvases Rhett explores the interactions between shapes, colors, cafe goers, and mythic beings. His art work has been so popular his previous exhibitions at Visual Art Studio have almost completely sold out.  Art Lovers from across the U.S. and as far away as Australia have collected a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Masterpiece of the Month by Dan Belanger.  The 5th installment of this monthly series celebrates Visual Art Studio's 12 years on West Broad Street. Each for month for 12 months a popular gallery artist enjoys the limelight of showcasing a great new work and customers receive 12 % off each Masterpiece each month until the gallery is 13 years old (Feb 2010).  

Frank Hart Memorial Gallery
Wood Work, New Carvings by Oscar Sanchez opens June 5-30, 2009. Sanchez, originally from Mexico City, premiers his nature inspired wall pieces First Friday June 5th at Visual Art Studio.

Illusions of Reality, New Photographs by Peter Thaxton continues thru June 30, 2009.  Thaxton has taken images we've seen many times and has put them into a form which only exists in an illusion, a world where anything is possible. Colors in harmony and discord, shapes in line and freeform, scenes to start or end a journey, all combine to give a visual treat and evoke emotion.

 

Light Refreshments Benefit Curated Culture, promoting First Fridays in the Historic Downtown Arts District.  Free and open to the public

 

First Friday Reception July 3, 2009. Ladies to Lunch by Kay Shuster opens.

First Friday Closing Reception August 7, 2009.

Visual Art Studio will be by appointment at (804) 644-1368 from August 8 - 31, 2009.

Alfa by Dan Rhett (Exhibition Signature Painting)
 

June 5 – August 7, 2009Main Gallery
Visual Art Studio cordially invites you to the Opening Reception First Friday, June 5th from 7-10pm of Alfa, New Oil Paintings by Chester Artist Dan Rhett. In this new collection of approximately 20 medium and small canvases Rhett explores the interactions between shapes, colors, cafe goers, and mythic beings. His art work has been so popular his previous exhibitions at Visual Art Studio have almost completely sold out.  Art Lovers from across the U.S. and as far away as Australia have collected a Dan Rhett original. 
 
Masterpiece of the Month by Dan Belanger.  The 5th installment of this monthly series celebrates Visual Art Studio's 12 years on West Broad Street. Each for month for 12 months a popular gallery artist enjoys the limelight of showcasing a great new work and customers receive 12 % off each Masterpiece each month until the gallery is 13 years old (Feb 2010).  
Frank Hart Memorial Gallery
Wood Work, New Carvings by Oscar Sanchez opens June 5-30, 2009. Sanchez, originally from Mexico City, premiers his nature inspired wall pieces First Friday June 5th at Visual Art Studio.
 
Illusions of Reality, New Photographs by Peter Thaxton continues thru June 30, 2009.  Thaxton has taken images we've seen many times and has put them into a form which only exists in an illusion, a world where anything is possible. Colors in harmony and discord, shapes in line and freeform, scenes to start or end a journey, all combine to give a visual treat and evoke emotion.  
 
Light Refreshments Benefit Curated Culture, who promote First Fridays and the Arts District in the Historic Downtown Richmond.  Free and open to the public. 
 
First Friday Reception July 3, 2009. Ladies to Lunch by Kay Shuster opens. 
 
First Friday Closing Reception August 7, 2009. 
 

SEE YOU AT

FIRST FRIDAYS! 

 

THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

 

Doors open at Noon

 

Klezmer, Yiddish and Gypsy Music graciously provided by

"My Son the Doctor"

 

ANNE'S FEATURED ARTISTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:

PETER THAXTON (left)

DAN RHETT (above)

June 5 – August 7, 2009

Frank Hart Memorial Gallery
Visual Art Studio cordially invites you to the Opening Reception First Friday, July 3rd from 7-10pm of Ladies to Lunch, New Paintings by Kay Shuster and City Dwellers, New Paintings by Sally Valentine.

If you had to choose, what animal would you be? Cow? Chicken? Bulldog? Chawawa? In this collection of Nine Paintings you might find your animal self dressed in your Sunday best and ready for Ladies to Lunch.  Shuster began painting after the death of her son because she wanted to create a portrait of him in his memory.

McHenry is a Richmond Sculptor working in Hydrocal and Mixed Media.  His collection of Bad Boys, Ticks and Sea Creators are well executed with a humorous flair that makes them fun conversation pieces. (opening annoucement below-Main Gallery)

Valentine is a process painter working fluidly in acrylic. Her Cityscapes and Landscapes are born out of the process of pouring painting and rotating her canvases.

 

Main Gallery
New Oil Paintings by Chester Artist Dan Rhett will open in the continuing exhibition of Alfa through August 7, 2009. In this new collection of nearly 20 medium and small canvases Rhett explores the interactions between shapes, colors, cafe goers, and mythic beings. His art work has been so popular his previous exhibitions at Visual Art Studio have almost completely sold out.  Art Lovers from across the U.S. and as far away as Australia have collected a Dan Rhett original.

 

Opening Reception for Bad Boys, New Sculpture by Jim McHenry.(info above)

 

Masterpiece of the Month by Sam Grantham

Yiddish, Gypsy and Klezmer style Music graciously provided by My Son the Doctor.

Light Refreshments Benefit Curated Culture, promoting First Fridays in the Historic Downtown Arts District.  Free and open to the public.
 
July 18th SATURDAY
Antiques and BIG Flea Market Festival! from 8am-2pm

 

Visual Art Studio wants to do its part to encourage people to recycle, reuse and buy local! And since one man's trash is another man's treasure we hope you'll find your treasure while helping the environment and the economy July 18th at Visual Art Studio! Many vendors with Antiques, Collectibles, This and That will be featured in the parking lot beside Visual Art Studio Saturday July 18th from 8AM -2PM. Live Music starts at 10am.

8am-2pm - Vending. Gallery open until 4pm. Clearance Sale!
10AM  - Klezmer, Yiddish & Gypsy style Music by My Son the Doctor.
12Noon  - Acoustic Guitar and Percussion by Elana & Rod Hyner.
1PM  - Free Gallery Talk, Repairing Damaged Textiles & Making Custom Wall Hangings by

Jean Gonzalez   For more quilt info: www.quiltcare.ning.com

 

Free Admission includes Complimentary Music and Gallery Talk!
Light Refreshments benefit Curated Culture, the nonprofit promoting the Downtown Arts Walk.
CHILL, Bottled Artesian Water graciously provided by www.springrunbottling.com  

Open to the Public. Gallery remains open until 4PM. Clearance Sale!
www.visualartstudio.org Exhibition Schedule:

First Friday Closing Reception August 7, 2009.
- Last chance to see all the fabulous work featured above before
           Visual Art Studio goes on summer hiatus.
- Music graciously provided by My Son the Doctor.
- Light Refreshments benefit Curated Culture.

 

ELANA & ROD HYNER IN CONCERT
in front of Anne's Visual Art Studio
GALLERY TALK WITH
JEAN GONZALEZ
ANNE'S ALLEY ANTIQUE AND FLEA MARKET
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009 from 8 am - 2 pm

July 3rd First Friday opening receptions 7-10 pm
July 18th Antiques and Flea Market 8 am-2 pm
- Find Anne Hart Chay on display in Whodunnit? at Ghostprint Gallery. Each donated art work bought for $50 each benefits a public art project fund. Ask Geraldine about the many great pieces still available!
- Visit the National Arts Program at Pine Camp. You'll see some of Visual Art Studio's own award winning artists!
- ARTISTS! Visual Art Studio owner, Anne, is the juror for the July all-media show at Artworks.
 
July 3rd – August 7th, 2009

Frank Hart Memorial Gallery
Visual Art Studio cordially invites you to the Opening Reception First Friday, July 3rd from 7-10pm of Ladies to Lunch, New Paintings by Kay Shuster, Bad Boys, new sculpture by Jim NcHenry and City Dwellers, New Paintings by Sally Valentine. Wood Works, new carvings by Mexico City artist Oscar Sanchez continues through First Friday August 7th. Sanchez and many of the gallery artists will be at the reception Friday July 3rd from 7-10pm for you to meet, learn more about their work and answer your questions.

 

If you had to choose, what animal would you be? Cow? Chicken? Bulldog? Chawawa? In this collection of Nine Paintings you might find your animal self dressed in your Sunday best and ready for Ladies to Lunch.  Shuster began painting after the death of her son because she wanted to create a portrait of him in his memory.

 

McHenry is a Richmond Sculptor working in Hydrocal and Mixed Media.  His collection of Bad Boys, Ticks and Sea Creators are well executed with a humorous flair that makes them fun conversation pieces. (opening annoucement below-Main Gallery)

Valentine is a process painter working fluidly in acrylic. Her Cityscapes and Landscapes are born out of the process of pouring painting and rotating her canvases.

 

Main Gallery
New Oil Paintings by Chester Artist Dan Rhett will open in the continuing exhibition of Alfa through August 7, 2009. In this new collection of nearly 20 medium and small canvases Rhett explores the interactions between shapes, colors, cafe goers, and mythic beings. His art work has been so popular his previous exhibitions at Visual Art Studio have almost completely sold out.  Art Lovers from across the U.S. and as far away as Australia have collected a Dan Rhett original.

 

Opening Reception for Bad Boys, New Sculpture by Jim McHenry.(info above)

 

Masterpiece of the Month by Sam Grantham

 

Yiddish, Gypsy and Klezmer style Music graciously provided by My Son the Doctor

 

Light Refreshments Benefit Curated Culture, promoting First Fridays in the Historic Downtown Arts District.  Free and open to the public
 

Antiques and BIG Flea Market Festival

SATURDAY, July 18th  from 8 am. thru 2 pm.

 

Visual Art Studio wants to do its part to encourage people to recycle, reuse and buy local! And since one man's trash is another man's treasure we hope you'll find your treasure while helping the environment and the economy July 18th at Visual Art Studio! Many vendors with Antiques, Collectibles, This and That will be featured in the parking lot beside Visual Art Studio Saturday,

July 18th from 8AM -2PM.

Live Music starts at 10am.

8am-2pm - Vending. Gallery open until 4pm. Clearance Sale!
10AM  - Klezmer, Yiddish & Gypsy style Music by My Son the Doctor.
12Noon  - Acoustic Guitar and Percussion by Elana & Rod Hyner.
1PM  - Free Gallery Talk, Repairing Damaged Textiles & Making Custom Wall Hangings by Jean Gonzales.   For more quilt info: www.quiltcare.ning.com

 

Free Admission includes Complimentary Music and Gallery Talk!
Light Refreshments benefit Curated Culture, the nonprofit promoting the Downtown Arts Walk.
CHILL, Bottled Artesian Water graciously provided by www.springrunbottling.com  

Open to the Public. Gallery remains open until 4PM. Clearance Sale!
Exhibition Schedule: www.visualartstudio.org

First Friday Closing Reception August 7, 2009

- Last chance to see all the fabulous work featured above before
           Visual Art Studio goes on summer hiatus
- Music graciously provided by My Son the Doctor.
- Light Refreshments benefit Curated Culture.

 

REDFISH BY DAN RHETT

OUT OF THE SHADOWS BY CHRIS SEMTNER

REDFISH BY DAN RHETT

COW IN RED HAT BY KAY SHUSTER

AROUND WE GO BY OSCAR SANCHEZ

PATCHWORK UNDONE BY SALLIE VALENTINE